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Ecowas says force is a last resort and would prefer diplomatic means of reinstating President Bazoum after army coup

West African bloc activates standby force for possible intervention, says it wants a peaceful restoration of democracy.

A decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with Niger as a way of sanctioning its coup plotters is harming local businesses in northern Nigeria, where a cross-border economy has boomed for years

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president.

Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again?

The West African bloc's deadline for military intervention in Niger lapsed on Sunday and while ECOWAS has signalled they will pursue diplomatic solutions, military action remains on the table. Aside from the potential catastrophic loss of life, there are practical, political, strategic and legal reasons why an intervention is potentially…

As a deadline to restore Niger’s democratic government passes, strong ECOWAS reaction to Niger coup now appears divided.

The military takeover in one of west Africa’s more stable states has huge implications for democracy on the continent – and the response of its neighbours is crucial

Doctors from Nigerian public hospitals who have been on strike since last week say they will embark on a nationwide protest, accusing the country’s president of ignoring their demands for better work conditions